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The Dynamics of Breathing: How It Changes During Exercise

I want you to think about three different times of your day and ask yourself one question. Is my breathing different at each point? Now, the three times of your day are the following: During the morning before lunch, when you are exercising and when you are going to sleep. What is your answer?

Low Heart Rate Variability Symptoms: What to Watch Out For?

In the intricate web of health indicators, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can be seen as a silent messenger, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of our bodies. However, when this subtle rhythm falters, it can signal underlying issues that demand attention. Beyond the pulse of the heart, HRV intricately ties into our respiratory system, emphasizing the pivotal role of proper breathing in maintaining overall health.

The Intricate Connection: Illness and Increased Heart Rate

This article aims to explore the nuanced connection between illness and an elevated heart rate, shedding light on the physiological mechanisms and the broader implications for overall health.

The Best Ways to Improve Your Lung Capacity

Enhance your respiratory health and boost your lung capacity with these proven techniques.

How Deep Breathing Calms Anxiety

Many people deal with an anxious mind every day. Learning to manage and find calmness within the chaos becomes a valuable skill. An anxious mind is characterized by excessive worry, fear, and an inability to relax. Fortunately, there is one effective and accessible tool for bringing calm to an anxious mind. It is deep breathing, which involves deliberate, slow inhalations and exhalations, focusing on the breath to bring about a sense of calm.

Unleash Your Potential with Oxa

Advance your breathwork journey with Oxa. This guide bridges the gap between beginner and advanced practice, offering routines that enhance mental clarity, emotional stability, and physical energy, optimized for Oxa biofeedback sensor and app users.

How to Calm Your Mind When You Feel Distressed

Embarking on a journey to tranquilize your mind amidst turmoil is a transformative endeavor, beginning from within. Each of us harbors an internal monologue that scrutinizes our current circumstances, dwells on bygone days, and speculates about what the future holds. At times, this inner dialogue can be encouraging and positive, yet at others, it may adopt a harsh, critical tone. Altering the course of this internal narrative from negative to positive is challenging, but achievable.

Breath Control for Pain Management: Techniques and Tips

Breathing, a fundamental aspect of our existence, goes beyond its automatic nature—it holds the key to managing pain and promoting overall well-being. When we see someone in distress, advising them to "breathe" is not just a cliché; it's rooted in the deep impact of conscious breathing on our health.

How Cold Showers and Deep Breathing Can Reduce Stress

We all do two things every day - breathe and take a shower. While a warm shower is the usual go-to, what if we turned down the temperature and implemented a new cold shower and intentional breathing routine? That combo might be the secret antidote to reducing stress, that unwelcome companion in our modern lives affecting mental and physical well-being.

HRV: The Secret Health Indicator You Can Improve Right Now

In our quest for holistic well-being, understanding the intricacies of our body's signals is paramount. One such hidden gem in the realm of health indicators is Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Often overlooked, HRV holds the key to unlocking insights into your overall health and, more importantly, offers a tangible pathway for improvement.

Relax Your Mind and Reduce Anxiety By Taking a Deep Breath

My first encounter with anxiety was nothing short of terrifying. In the midst of a routine supermarket trip, the world around me transformed. A sense of dread enveloped me, my heart raced uncontrollably, and a feeling of suffocation took hold. This moment marked the beginning of a long battle with anxiety, a journey through a landscape marked by fear and confusion, but also a path leading towards discovery and healing.

The Healthy Habits You Can Try to Reduce Anxiety

Imagine standing in a supermarket, surrounded by the routine buzz of shoppers, when suddenly, your world shifts. Lights become blindingly bright, your heart races like a trapped bird, and a sense of impending doom overwhelms you. This was my reality—a vivid introduction to anxiety that catapulted me into a relentless battle against an unseen storm. But this article isn't about the struggle; it's about overcoming, understanding, and guiding others through their tempests. 

How Deep Breathing Brings Calm to an Anxious Mind

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to overlook the simple yet profound tool we all possess for managing stress and anxiety: our breath. My journey through anxiety taught me the transformative power of deep breathing, a lesson I'm eager to share. Let's dive into the science behind deep breathing and how it can calm an anxious mind.

4 Breathing Techniques to Help You Stay Centered On Any Occasion

In the relentless swirl of life's demands, it's easy to feel unmoored, succumbing to stress and losing focus. But what if the key to remaining centered, calm, and collected in the face of any situation lay right under your nose?

Mastering Stressful Moments: The Power of Breath for Better Results

Life is filled with challenges, and navigating through stressful moments is an inevitable part of the journey. Whether it's a tight deadline at work, a difficult conversation, or a personal setback, stress can impact our well-being and hinder our ability to perform at our best. However, one simple and effective tool that can be harnessed to manage stress is the power of controlled breathing.

Boost Your Energy With These Simple Breathing Exercises

Thanks to the relentless rhythm of our modern lifestyles, finding mindful moments to recharge and recover your physical and mental energy becomes essential. Amid the constant demands and pressures, we often experience a loss of focus and vitality. But what if the key to sustaining energy is right under our noses, quite literally? After all, the way you breathe has a dramatic impact on the physiology and chemistry of your body.

Harnessing Breath to Manage Anger: Effective Techniques

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of harming another; you end up getting burned.” – Buddhaghosa, an Indian Theravada Buddhist philosopher.

Breathing Techniques to Halt Panic Attacks in Their Tracks

Breathing – it's the rhythm of life that we often take for granted. Yet, in the throes of a panic attack, it becomes alarmingly central, as each breath feels like a struggle against an invisible force. Understanding the science of panic and mastering specific breathing techniques can not only provide instant relief but also become a powerful ally in your mental health toolkit.

How Shallow Breathing Is Making Life Harder for Your Body

Breathing is a fundamental aspect of human life, essential for supplying oxygen to our cells and expelling carbon dioxide. However, not all breaths are created equal. Shallow breathing, also known as chest or thoracic breathing, is a common yet often overlooked pattern that can have profound effects on our health.

The Origins & Science Behind Pranayama - A Breathe Deep Guide

Breathing is something we all do naturally, without thinking, yet it has the power to influence our overall well-being. This has led to it being a major part of yogic practices emerging in India around 3000 B.C under the name pranayama.

Bad Breathing Habits & How They Affect Your Health

Breathing is often done without conscious thought, and many of us have developed unhealthy breathing patterns when it comes to this daily activity. We might not even know about them or how these habits negatively affect our health.

3 Breathing Exercises to Boost Your Day

Maintaining mental focus and clarity can be challenging in our fast-paced world. But with the right techniques, you can enhance your concentration, boost your energy, and reduce stress effectively. All these effects can be reached by harnessing the power of your breath.

 

Instant Calm: Quick Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief

In our hectic daily lives, stress often seems like an unavoidable companion. However, the key to instant calm and stress relief might be as simple as breathing. In this article, we delve into three effective breathing techniques – Cyclic Sighing, Resonance Breathing, and Box Breathing – that are not only easy to practice but also scientifically backed for their stress-relieving benefits.

4 Effective Breathing Exercises for Anxiety

Facing anxiety on a daily basis is exhausting. With our fast-paced and tech-driven lifestyles, we forget to pay attention to how we are functioning. Both physiologically and psychologically. In the age of live biofeedback–it doesn’t have to be that way anymore.

5 Breathing Hacks to Improve Your HRV, Health & Performance

Boost HRV and Performance Naturally with Oxa's 5 Breathing Hacks! Start Your Journey Today!

Unlocking Restful Sleep: Avoiding Hidden Sleep Offenders for Better Health

Discover the lesser-known culprits disrupting your sleep, from chocolate to lighting. Learn how to optimize your sleep environment and embrace scientifically-backed breathing techniques for improved sleep quality.

Embrace Phelps' Breathwork for Mental Resilience: A Guide to Cultivating Calm

Learn from Michael Phelps' favorite breathwork techniques for mental well-being. Discover how intentional breathing, coupled with advanced biofeedback technology like Oxa, can enhance mental resilience and focus.

Rethinking Sleep Trackers: Uncovering the Hidden Drawbacks

Explore the lesser-known downsides of popular sleep trackers, from accuracy issues to anxiety acceleration, and discover how real-time data from devices like Oxa can revolutionize your sleep experience.

Beyond Meditation: The Science of Resonance Breathing for Stress Relief

Discover the power of resonance breathing, a scientifically backed alternative to traditional meditation, for effective stress management and enhanced mental resilience.

Mastering Focus: 3 Scientific Breathing Techniques for Enhanced Concentration

Unlock the secrets to heightened mental focus with three proven breathing methods – the Wim Hof Method, Box Breathing, and Breath Holds. Perfect your concentration and productivity with these easy-to-follow techniques.

Revive Your New Year's Resolutions with These Proven Tips

Struggling with New Year's resolutions? Discover practical strategies for success, including process focus, ditching perfectionism, and enhancing willpower for a triumphant 2024.

Reach Your Peak Performance: A Guide to Understanding and Boosting Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Discover the key to peak performance and well-being with our comprehensive guide to Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Learn how HRV impacts stress resilience, quality of sleep, and overall health. Explore practical tips to improve your HRV through exercise, sleep consistency, and controlled breathing.

Unveiling the Science Behind Resonance Breathing: A Game-Changer for Stress Relief

Discover the breakthrough in stress management as we delve into the science-backed alternative to traditional meditation - resonance breathing. Say goodbye to the struggles of conventional methods and explore a trackable, scientifically proven path to relaxation and resilience. Dive into the transformative practice  of 'oxing' with real-time biofeedback for optimal results.

 

Conquer the Afternoon Slump: Science-backed Strategies to Boost Energy and Productivity

Say goodbye to the post-lunch fatigue with our science-backed
strategies! Discover how sunlight, box breathing, and even a 6-minute power nap can
rejuvenate your energy levels, along with a sneak peek into Oxa's innovative wearable
breathing coach for optimal sleep and stress relief

Calm at Your Fingertips: Top 3 Breathwork Practices Backed by Science

Discover the scientific way to instantly calm down through breathwork. Explore three effective breathwork practices, including the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique, Physiological Sigh, and Resonance Breathing. Learn about their benefits, backed by scientific studies, and find out how Oxa can help you achieve optimal results.

Unlock Instant Relief: The Science Behind Panic Attacks and the Resonance Breathing Technique

Discover the secrets to stopping panic attacks with a powerful technique backed by science. Explore the science behind panic attacks and learn about resonance breathing with Oxa.

Building Mental Resilience: 3 Quick Emotional Workouts for a Healthier Mind

Discover three simple yet effective emotional workouts that take under 10 minutes each. From cold exposure for a cognitive boost to gratitude journaling and resonance breathing with Oxa, prioritize your mental well-being effortlessly. Start your journey to a healthier mind today with these practical exercises.

Sleep Like the Stars: Unveiling the Nighttime Rituals of Oprah, Federer, and Bezos for Success

Discover the sleep routines of high achievers like Oprah, Federer, and Bezos, and learn how you can recharge your life with quality sleep. Follow expert tips, including Oprah's wind-down routine and say goodbye to fatigue and hello to productivity!

Finding Calm Amid Chaos: How Oxa Transformed My Stress Management for the Long Run

Anna's story: While dealing with the demanding task of job hunting, she recognized the need for additional support to handle the mental strain. Despite trying various mindfulness techniques, none delivered actual results. The stress and anxiety she experienced continued until Oxa came into play.

The Oxa Sleep Experience

In a world that never sleeps, finding the ideal means to rest and rejuvenate has become a modern-day challenge. Brace yourself for a giant leap in your sleep journey with Oxa. Say farewell to restlessness, disconnect from your device, learn about your sleep habits, and embrace a world of profound enhanced wellbeing. Get set to elevate your sleep experience.

White Paper: Oxa biofeedback case study

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

Enjoy the scientific dive into Oxa’s technology development!

White Paper: Oxa R peak detection validation

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

Enjoy the scientific dive into Oxa’s technology development!

White Paper: Oxa Stress Metric Validation

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

Enjoy the scientific dive into Oxa’s technology development!

White Paper: Oxa ECG validation

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

Enjoy the scientific dive into Oxa’s technology development!

White Paper: Oxa HR and HRV measurement validation

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

Enjoy the scientific dive into Oxa’s technology development!

White Paper: Oxa Breath Monitor Validation

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

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White Paper: Effect of Oxa on Sleep quality

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

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White Paper: Slow Paced Resonance with Oxa

Our philosophy is to base the creation of product features, exercises and analytics on recent research in human physiology. We decided to publish some of this work in the form of white papers and make it accessible to you.

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Biohacking stress with biofeedback wearables

Sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste. These are the five human senses, as taught in school, mainly felt as responses to sensations from the outside world. But what if you could add a sense that tells you more about your inside world, like heart activity and stress levels?

Fighting insomnia with breathing

Have you ever experienced the feeling of being "tired but wired?" It describes a specific state of insomnia where you feel completely exhausted but simultaneously so restless that you can’t fall asleep or keep waking up.

Breathe it out: The direct impact of chronic stress on your health

Do you feel that whenever something's wrong with your health, doctors say that stress is the root of the problem?

Inside the stress and sleep control room: The autonomic nervous system explained

"Practice mindfulness to sleep better and manage stress." 

How many times have you read or heard something similar? The truth is not everyone wants to engage in meditative practices, and not all are easy to master.

What is Resonance Breathing?

If you’ve been looking for ways to deal with stress at work, some 'no-pill sleep aid,' or are simply interested in biohacking your health, chances are you’ve come across resonance breathing. As one of the most effective, and completely natural, non-medical ways to manage stress and sleep, resonance breathing (or coherent breathing) has grown in popularity.

Ready to begin?

Get the Oxa Sensor and your choice of garment - lounge-wear shirt, bra, or adjustable chest strap. Your purchase includes access to the Oxa app which gives personalized data summaries and insights, as well as access to breathing exercises to teach you how to harness the power of your own breath.